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Each week we salute First Responders, the men and women who run in when most of us would run out. While we honor their courage, just as importantly we honor their commitment to the community they serve. This week we honor George Massarotti with the Whitesboro Fire Department.
Currently, George serves as the Chief with the Whitesboro Fire Department. He first joined the department in May of 1983. Like many First Responders, Chief Massarotti followed in the footsteps of his father and uncle. A lifelong resident of the Village, he s the first chief to be from Whitesboro since 1979.
He s also a career firefighter, retiring from the Fort Drum Fire and Emergency Services as Assistant Chief of Training. George is also a Fire Protection Specialist with the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control in Oriskany and also served as a New York State Fire Instructor.
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An escort was organized to accompany Morse March 15 from Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre to Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton then on to Watertown.
The 21-year-old died March 12 following an incident March 3 at the New York State Fire Academy.
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New York State Police investigating the incident say Morse was participating in a Recruit Firefighter Training program at the academy in Montour Falls on March 3 when he suffered a medical emergency.
The escort route was to travel from Sayre, east on Route 17/I86 to Johnson City, to Route 201, the traffic circle and Riverside Drive to Lourdes then was to travel midday on I81 north to Watertown.
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Virtual programming for this popular, family friendly event began March 9 and will continue throughout the month.
âI am pleased my team at OGS (Office of General Services) has found a creative way to keep the Kidz Expo tradition going strong during this challenging time with a virtual experience offering children and their families fun and educational activities throughout the month of March,â commissioner RoAnn Destito said in a news release.
The Virtual Hannaford Kidz Expo features video content, information and activities focused on education, healthy eating, and an active lifestyle. Approximately three videos will be posted each week for families to enjoy. Several Kidz Expo community partners are contributing to this yearâs program, including the New York State Police, Albany Public Library, Whispering Willow Wild Care, and more.